Dog Bite Lawyer in NJ

Are you searching for a dog bite lawyer in New Jersey? Look no more! We understand that being attacked or bitten by a dog is terrifying. Dogs have a very powerful jaw and when they latch onto one of your body parts, it is very hard to get them off. The most common dog bite injuries in NJ are puncture wounds, skin infections, nerve damage, injuries to the face, especially the lip or cheek, and scarring. Unfortunately, there are cases where someone attacked by a dog has died from their injuries because the injuries were so severe.

Most people think they know what to do if they are ever attacked by a dog. Unfortunately, when you are in the stressful situation of having a dog bite you, your survival instinct kicks in and you do whatever you can to get away.

Our dog bite lawyers have helped many individuals who have been attacked by dogs. Some of the dogs were owned by people just like you. Others were K9 dogs that were supposed to be in the control of the Police K9 unit.

Who is Responsible in NJ if I am Bitten by a Dog?

In New Jersey, a dog owner is legally liable for all of the damages inflicted upon a dog bite victim, even if the dog had never previously exhibited the propensity to bite humans. This liability results from New Jersey Statutes, section 4:19-16, which reads as follows:

4:19-16. Liability of owner regardless of viciousness of dog

The owner of any dog which shall bite a person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, shall be liable for such damages as may be suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of such dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.

For the purpose of this section, a person is lawfully upon the private property of such owner when he is on the property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by the laws of this state or the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or when he is on such property upon the invitation, express or implied, of the owner thereof.

What do I Need to Prove in NJ if I was Attacked by a Dog?

A victim must prove that:

the person being sued owned the dog

the dog bit the victim, and

the victim was in a public place or lawfully on the owner's property.

*The law does not apply if the victim was trespassing without criminal intent, or the injury was not caused by a bite, or the target defendant was not the dog's owner.

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How Can A Dog Bite Lawyer At The Rubinstein Law Firm, LLC Help Me?

Our New Jersey dog bite attorneys can help evaluate your case and prove it to a jury. In a dog bite injury lawsuit, you may be able to win compensation for all of your injuries, including past and future medical bills, the costs of missing work days, ongoing therapy, permanent disability and wrongful death.

Over the years, we have won a ton of money for our injured clients, including a $130,000 settlement for a young woman who was attacked by a police dog. It is very important that we meet very soon after the incident so we can identify the dog, its owner and any witnesses and document the full extent of your injuries. The experienced dog bite injury attorneys at The Rubinstein Law Firm, L.L.C. can help. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today.

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What to do if Attacked by a Dog

Make your hands into a fist so the dog cannot grab and rip your fingers off.

Avoid having the dog bite your thigh because it can cause an excessive amount of bleeding and blood loss.

Use anything near you to help get the dog off of you. Dogs can become stunned if struck in the back of head, nose or throat.

Try to get the dog to grab something that is not a piece of your body, such as a bag or article of clothing. Once the dog has something in its mouth, it will not know that it missed your arm or leg.

How to avoid being Attacked by a Dog

Assume that any dog, even a known friendly dog or small dog, can bite or attack you. Most people think it is the Pit Bulls or German Shepard's that bite all the time. When in reality, a black lab can bite just as easily.

Be cautious around dogs. That doesn't mean you need to always keep to yourself, but ask the owner first if it is safe to pet or touch the dog. Maybe that Golden Retriever doesn't want to be rubbed.

Never leave a child or baby unattended with a dog, even a family dog. If the child pulls the dog's tail or ear, the dog may turn around and snap at the child and not stop.

What does the dog's body language say about how it is feeling? Does the dog look relaxed or scared? Are the ears pulled back or hanging down normal? Is the dog lunging at you or staring at you?

Statistics on Dog Bite Attacks

There are over 4 million dog attacks reported in the United States each year. The majority of those are not severe, but almost 1 million are serious enough to require visiting a hospital or seeking an appointment with a family doctor. The mailman is also a known target of dogs. Over 5500 dog bites are reported by mailmen in the U.S. In fact, New Jersey was 15th on the list of states in the U.S. with the most dog bites. Don't be a statistic. Stay safe and know what to do if attacked.